Penguins can’t fly in the air. Underwater, it’s a different story. With a rocket-shaped body and paddle-like wings, penguins fly through the water with ease as they snap up fish, squid, and crustaceans to eat.
African Penguin
Spheniscus demersus
Fact File
Where to see them: Spaulding Children's Zoo
Height: 2 to 2.5 ft
Weight: 6 to 7 lbs
Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable)Video
